Outreach Coordinator

The Connecticut House Democratic Office is seeking an Outreach Coordinator who will assist legislators by initiating community outreach projects for a variety of districts. This person will work alongside legislators, constituent engagement coordinators, press aides and our digital communications department daily to execute outreach events.

• Develops outreach plans for each assigned member. 
• Actively participates in weekly outreach team meetings to develop new events for legislators. 
• Initiates meetings with their legislator's team to discuss upcoming outreach events. 
• Creates a written memo for each event. 
• Effectively executes outreach events in communities.
• Produces mail using templates created by the digital communications department. 
• Assists in creating graphics for events using Canva. 
• Assists in gathering content at events for social media. 
• Works on other projects as assigned by, and at the direction, of the Outreach Director. 

Requires a bachelor’s degree, or at least 2 years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires attention to detail, good organizational skills, creative thinking, plus a working knowledge of legislative policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, proactive, and willing to work on tight deadlines with limited notice. Must have the ability to multitask, work well individually and on a team, strong communication skills, ability to think proactively, and demonstrate close attention to detail. Previous experience working in community engagement is preferred.